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Sunday, January 22

Why I March

I wrote the following on Facebook last night, explaining why I did not march with the Women's March on Washington on Saturday and why I hope to attend the March for Life later this month.

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There are many good reasons that people have for wanting to march and
demonstrate, but I think that the only thing to keep in mind is to be
sure that the cause that you are marching for is in line with (Orthodox)
Christian teaching (and is, of course, non-violent). In the case of the
Women's March, I felt that I could not support or attend an event that
was expressly pro-choice. There were many good people there who had good
intentions and it is not my place to judge them. Perhaps
it is time to redouble our efforts to encourage our daughters and sons
(both physical and spiritual) to use the gifts that God has given them
well, practice Christian virtues and sexual morality, and help instill
upon them the courage and strength to stand up for those being
mistreated. The effect of children raised in a Christian home will have a
more lasting impression on society than a day or two of demonstrating
and marching... Meeting President Trump's vulgarity with the vulgarity
of pussy hats, foul language, and the glorification of abortion won't.

(The above photograph is from the Orthodox March for Life Facebook page)

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I am an Orthodox Christian woman who is happily married to an Orthodox priest. I am a mama to three little ones and I enjoy trying to create a peaceful and lovely life for my sweet family!
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